Clinical Teacher in Sedation & Special Care Dentistry

The post would be ideally suited to an experienced or a specialist dental practitioner with an interest in the education of dental students. A major aspect of the posts is to provide clinical teaching and support for the training of BDS undergraduates (and DCP students). Clinical teachers will also be expected to deliver seminars and possibly lectures, assess students and provide feedback on their performance. Support will be provided if needed. The posts are based at our Guys Hospital campus. The post will be on a fixed term contract until 31st July 2027. Applicants should be experienced and fully GDC Registered Dentists. An appropriate honorary clinical contract will be requested from the appropriate NHS Trust and the successful applicant will be expected to take part in all aspects of clinical governance activities Applicants from a general practice environment are encouraged and the faculty also values postgraduate qualifications, employing specialist clinical teachers in a range of specialities. About the role

• To undertake clinical teaching as directed by the Head of Department/Team.
• Be responsible for the teaching, assessment, feedback, monitoring, and progress of, undergraduate and dental care professional students, under your nominated supervision, in clinical practice relevant to the Department. The teaching may include seminars, tutorials, lectures, clinical skills teaching and clinical teaching with patients.
• Contribution to setting and marking assessments, and curriculum development as necessary
• Participate in clinical and other service activities as requested by Head of Department or approved individual
• Attendance at Teacher Education and Inset training days
• Comply with NHS Trust mandatory training and comply with NHS Trust policies
• Ensure that information of a confidential nature is kept strictly confidential.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Teachers may also be required to teach on different sites within the University., The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King's guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• BDS or equivalent registerable primary dental qualification & Full registration with UK GDC
• Ability to supervise undergraduate students & enthusiastic approach to teaching
• Significant demonstrable post qualification experience
• Experience of treating patients needing the specific type of dentistry in which you would prefer to teach.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Specialist qualification
• FDS, MFDS, MJDF or equivalent
• Certificate in teaching
• Participation in clinical audit projects. This 3-day a week post is for a clinical teacher required to teach within our Sedation & Special Care Clinic.

At King's, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.

Grade and Salary: £47,551 - £85,596 pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance. Job ID: 158428